Smart Plugs / Eve Energy (Matter, US) vs Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack)
Eve Energy (Matter, US) vs Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack)
Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack)
Matter done properly — except the energy monitoring never leaves the Kasa app.
Wins overall by 0.7 points
Quick Verdict
The Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) takes this by a clear 0.7 points. Matter done properly — except the energy monitoring never leaves the Kasa app. The Eve Energy (Matter, US) only makes sense if it wins on a category you care about more than the total.
The Eve Energy (Matter, US) and Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) are both current-generation smart Plug models, and they're priced almost identically ($39.95 vs $37.93). On Value, the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) leads (8.5 vs 5.0/10) — what a switched, metered outlet actually costs once the pack size and any required hub are counted. On Size & Fit, the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) leads (9.0 vs 6.0/10) — whether it blocks the second outlet on a duplex receptacle, and how it mounts. On Local Control, the Eve Energy (Matter, US) leads (9.5 vs 8.5/10) — whether switching and schedules survive an internet outage, or depend on a vendor cloud. Overall, the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) scores 8.0/10 across our 8 scoring categories versus 7.3/10 for the Eve Energy (Matter, US). Below, we break down the full spec sheet, category-by-category scores, and exactly who should buy which one.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Spec | Eve Energy (Matter, US) | Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39.95 | $37.93 |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Max Load | 15A / 1,800W at 120V, 60Hz (NEMA 5-15) | 15A / 1,800W at 120V |
| Motor / Inductive Rating | Not published by Eve | Not published by TP-Link for the KP125M |
| Energy Monitoring | Yes, measured and processed locally — no Eve account, no Eve cloud, no registration | Yes, measured — but only visible in the Kasa app; the Matter integration does not expose it |
| Radio & Protocol | Matter over Thread. There is no Wi-Fi radio in this device | Matter over Wi-Fi (2.4GHz), Bluetooth for commissioning |
| Hub Required | Yes — a controller that is both a Matter controller and a Thread border router (HomePod mini, Apple TV 4K, Echo 4th gen, Nest Hub 2nd gen, SmartThings hub). None is included | No for the Kasa app; a Matter controller (HomePod, Apple TV, Echo, Nest Hub, SmartThings) is required to use it in Apple/Google/SmartThings |
| Works Without Internet | Yes — the most local device here; nothing leaves the house | Yes — Matter commands are local, and Kasa keeps LAN control |
| Switched Outlets | 1 | 1 |
| Pack Size | 1 | 4 |
| Price per Switched Outlet ($) | 39.95 | 9.48✓ |
| Dimensions | 70 x 39 x 60 mm (2.8 x 1.5 x 2.4 in) | Not published by TP-Link on the US KP125M product page |
| Blocks Second Outlet | Chunky — at 60 mm deep and 70 mm tall it is the largest indoor plug here and Eve makes no claim that it leaves the second socket free | No — TP-Link markets it as mini-sized specifically to avoid blocking the adjacent socket |
| Weather Rating | Indoor only | Indoor only |
| Warranty | 12 months | 24 months |
| Colors | White | White |
Category Scores
Load Headroom
The Eve Energy (Matter, US) leads clearly here, 5.0 against 4.5 — a 0.5-point margin on how much of the nameplate 15A you can actually use continuously, and what the plug is rated to do with motors, compressors and heaters — the spec buyers most often get caught by. If that is what you are buying for, the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Energy Monitoring
The Eve Energy (Matter, US) leads clearly here, 8.5 against 8.0 — a 0.5-point margin on whether power is genuinely measured, what quantities are reported, and where you can see them. If that is what you are buying for, the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Ecosystem Support
The Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) leads clearly here, 9.0 against 8.5 — a 0.5-point margin on matter, HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings and Home Assistant coverage. If that is what you are buying for, the Eve Energy (Matter, US) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Local Control
The Eve Energy (Matter, US) leads clearly here, 9.5 against 8.5 — a 1.0-point margin on whether switching and schedules survive an internet outage, or depend on a vendor cloud. If that is what you are buying for, the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Size & Fit
The Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) leads clearly here, 9.0 against 6.0 — a 3.0-point margin on whether it blocks the second outlet on a duplex receptacle, and how it mounts. If that is what you are buying for, the Eve Energy (Matter, US) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Build & Safety
The Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) leads clearly here, 8.5 against 8.0 — a 0.5-point margin on certification, flame-retardant housing, overload protection, recall history and warranty. If that is what you are buying for, the Eve Energy (Matter, US) does not close the gap elsewhere.
App & Automation
The Eve Energy (Matter, US) and Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) are level here, at 8.0/10 each. scheduling, away modes, sunrise/sunset triggers and how good the controlling app is is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Value
The Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) leads clearly here, 8.5 against 5.0 — a 3.5-point margin on what a switched, metered outlet actually costs once the pack size and any required hub are counted. If that is what you are buying for, the Eve Energy (Matter, US) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Best For
Choose the Eve Energy (Matter, US) if…
- • Local Control matters most to you — the Eve Energy (Matter, US) scores 9.5/10 here (whether switching and schedules survive an internet outage, or depend on a vendor cloud).
- • Load Headroom matters most to you — the Eve Energy (Matter, US) scores 5.0/10 here (how much of the nameplate 15A you can actually use continuously, and what the plug is rated to do with motors, compressors and heaters — the spec buyers most often get caught by).
- • Energy Monitoring matters most to you — the Eve Energy (Matter, US) scores 8.5/10 here (whether power is genuinely measured, what quantities are reported, and where you can see them).
Choose the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) if…
- • Value matters most to you — the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) scores 8.5/10 here (what a switched, metered outlet actually costs once the pack size and any required hub are counted).
- • Size & Fit matters most to you — the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) scores 9.0/10 here (whether it blocks the second outlet on a duplex receptacle, and how it mounts).
Pros & Cons
Eve Energy (Matter, US)
Pros
- +The only genuinely cloud-free plug here — no account, no registration, no telemetry, and the energy history lives on the device
- +Thread is far more responsive than Wi-Fi plugs and does not add another device to your router's DHCP table
- +Acts as a Thread router, so each one you add strengthens the mesh for locks and sensors
- +TÜV and UL certified
Cons
- −$39.95 for one plug — five times the per-plug cost of a SwitchBot 4-pack
- −Useless without a Thread border router; a phone alone cannot commission or control it
- −Physically the biggest indoor plug in this comparison at 70 x 39 x 60 mm
- −No motor or HP rating published, so inductive loads are unspecified
- −1-year warranty at a flagship price
Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack)
Pros
- +Matter multi-admin means the same plug can live in Apple Home and Alexa simultaneously — the Kasa EP25 cannot
- +Matter on/off is handled locally, so it survives an internet outage
- +Street price has fallen to roughly half the $69.99 launch MSRP for the 4-pack
- +2-year warranty and UL certification
Cons
- −The headline energy monitoring is invisible over Matter — you must install the Kasa app alongside your chosen platform to see a single watt
- −TP-Link does not publish a motor/HP rating for this model, so inductive loads are a guess
- −Needs a Matter controller you may not own; the plug alone does nothing in Apple Home without a HomePod or Apple TV
- −Amazon 4-pack pricing swings between roughly $37 and $43, so per-unit comparisons against 2-packs are unstable
Shop by Need
FAQs
Is the Eve Energy (Matter, US) or Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) better overall?+
Based on our 8-category scoring, the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) comes out ahead overall. See the full breakdown in the scores section above — the right pick still depends on which categories matter most for your use case.
Which is better for Value, the Eve Energy (Matter, US) or the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack)?+
The Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) scores higher on Value (8.5/10 vs 5.0/10) — what a switched, metered outlet actually costs once the pack size and any required hub are counted.
Which is better for Size & Fit, the Eve Energy (Matter, US) or the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack)?+
The Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) scores higher on Size & Fit (9.0/10 vs 6.0/10) — whether it blocks the second outlet on a duplex receptacle, and how it mounts.
Which is better for Local Control, the Eve Energy (Matter, US) or the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack)?+
The Eve Energy (Matter, US) scores higher on Local Control (9.5/10 vs 8.5/10) — whether switching and schedules survive an internet outage, or depend on a vendor cloud.
Which is better for Load Headroom, the Eve Energy (Matter, US) or the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack)?+
The Eve Energy (Matter, US) scores higher on Load Headroom (5.0/10 vs 4.5/10) — how much of the nameplate 15A you can actually use continuously, and what the plug is rated to do with motors, compressors and heaters — the spec buyers most often get caught by.
Is the Eve Energy (Matter, US) worth the price difference over the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack)?+
The Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) is the cheaper option at $37.93 versus $39.95. Whether the pricier model is "worth it" depends on how much you value its lead in Value.
What's the warranty on the Eve Energy (Matter, US) vs the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack)?+
The Eve Energy (Matter, US) ships with a 12-month warranty; the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) ships with a 24-month warranty. Always confirm current terms on the manufacturer's site before buying.
Should I wait for the next model instead of buying either of these?+
If either model is more than two years old, a successor may be close — check the "Latest Model" link on each product page. Otherwise, both are current, well-supported options and there's no strong reason to wait.
Cheaper Option
Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) — $37.93
Premium Option
Eve Energy (Matter, US) — $39.95
Specifications and prices for both products last verified . Scores are calculated from published specifications — see how we compare products.